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How do you say "counselor" in German?
der Berater
In German, "counselor" is der Berater.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'beh-RAH-ter', stress on the second syllable, with a long 'ah' sound.
Grammar notes
der Berater is masculine. Plural: der Betreuer.
Example sentence
Der Berater half ihm, eine Karriere zu wählen.
The counselor helped him choose a career.
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How to remember der Berater
Der Berater comes from raten, 'to advise' - picture a school counselor sitting down to give students advice.
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Questions about der Berater
How do you say "counselor" in German?
In German, "counselor" is der Berater. It is a noun.
Is der Berater masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Berater is masculine. Plural: der Betreuer.
How is der Berater used in a sentence?
Use der Berater as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Der Berater half ihm, eine Karriere zu wählen. (The counselor helped him choose a career.).
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